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When you join MIGIZI, you become part of a legacy dating back to 1977 and a strong circle of support dedicated to the educational, social, economic, and cultural development of American Indian youth. Learn more about MIGIZI and our mission.

About the Role

The CLAW(Culture, Leadership, Academics, and Wellbeing) Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and managing the CLAW program, including educational, cultural, and career pathway activities for American Indian youth. This position supports the healthy development of American Indian youth and ensures the accomplishment of program goals, objectives, and outcomes as required by MIGIZI's strategic plan, grants, contracts, and program work plans.

The CLAW Manager works directly with youth, families, schools, staff, elders, and community partners to provide educational support, cultural learning, career exploration, mentoring, and opportunities that support youth success. This position supervises and supports CLAW staff and works collaboratively with other MIGIZI program staff to coordinate services and opportunities for youth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

● Develop and implement an annual work plan for CLAW to meet program goals and objectives required by grants, contracts, and MIGIZI.

● Plan, coordinate, and implement CLAW programming, including afterschool, summer, cultural, educational, and career pathway activities.

● Supervise, train, and support CLAW staff and coordinate staff work plans and schedules.

● Provide academic support and coordinate Individual Learning Plans, tutoring, credit recovery, and other educational resources for youth.

● Develop and implement curriculum, hands-on projects, and youth leadership opportunities in partnership with staff, elders, consultants, and community partners.

● Recruit, advise, and support youth in pursuing their educational, cultural, and career goals.

● Build and maintain relationships with schools, families, elders, community organizations, and other program partners.

● Coordinate cultural learning opportunities that incorporate American Indian values, cultural practices, and community connections.

● Coordinate program activities and collaborate with other MIGIZI staff and partners to support youth and program goals.

● Participate in data collection, outcome tracking, program evaluation, and regular review of program strategies.

● Maintain accurate program records and complete monthly, grant, and other required reports.

● Plan and implement quarterly showcases, cohort projects, and other opportunities for youth to demonstrate their learning and growth.

● Engage youth as full partners in program activities and decision-making.

● Communicate with families and guardians as needed to support youth success.

● Additional duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge & Skills

● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

● Minimum 3 years managing a team

● Minimum of 5 years of program management experience, including planning, coordination, and successful implementation of youth programs.

● Experience supervising, training, and supporting staff.

● Knowledge of and ability to continue learning American Indian values and cultural practices.

● Knowledge of and familiarity with Minneapolis/St. Paul American Indian communities.

● Ability to develop and implement educational, cultural, and career-focused programming.

● Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

● Ability to work effectively with youth, families, schools, community partners, and staff.

● Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

● Ability to collect and maintain accurate program records and track outcomes.

● Ability to contribute to a cooperative, collaborative, and flexible work environment.

● Ability to model positive behaviors and professional expectations for youth and staff.

● Maintain confidentiality of required information.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

● 5+ years managing a team

● 5+ years planning and coordinating successful educational and youth development support activities

● 2-3 years program evaluation work

● Experience working with American Indian youth and communities.

● Experience with Salesforce (or other CRM) database

● Strong ties to the Native community and community partners in and around the Twin Cities Metropolitan area

Additional Requirements

● Must pass a company and/or Minneapolis Public Schools required background check

● Must pass a driving records check and maintain an acceptable driving record.

● Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and current auto insurance.

● Must maintain reliable transportation.

● Ability to stand and walk continuously.

● Ability to regularly lift 30 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Details

This is a full-time, 40 hours/week in-person role requiring occasional evening and weekend work. This is a supervisory role reporting to the Director, Programs & Projects. Driving the company van is required to conduct youth programming in MIGIZI offices, at public schools across multiple districts, and in the field.

Pay & Benefits

● The starting salary range for this exempt role is $60,000 - $70,000

● Generous PTO and Holidays provided

● Excellent benefits include medical, dental, Life/LTD, STD and 401k match

Apply

1. Email resume and cover letter to jobs@migizi.org (subject: CLAW Program Manager <Your Name>.

2. Include three professional references with email address and phone number.